Krimighna property of Shigru (Moringa Oleifera Lam.) – A literary review

Abstract

‘Krimighna’ implies that which destroys krimi. Krimi (Bahya and Abhyantar) is a broad-spectrum term used in Ayurveda, which denote very small living being. In modern, it is included under the definition of worms. In this section we are interested in the krimis related to Udar (gut) specially with roundworms. With the increased cases of Udar krimi and its complications in human beings particularly in children, it has become an area of concern to have a safe remedy. There are several medicinal plants mentioned in Ayurveda classics as Krimighna. In present study, Shigru (Moringa oleifera Lam.) has been taken into consideration. This detailed literary review will give an information about the properties, classification, botanical description, varieties, synonyms & therapeutic uses of Shigru according to Ayurveda as well as modern perspective. In this review, the author has also included the pictorial view of how shigru acts on krimiroga and efficiently works as krimighna dravya (anthelmintic drug).